Uncover Manchester’s hidden gems with a fun scavenger hunt!

Schedule

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024 at 07:00 am to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

National Football Museum | Manchester, EN

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Explore Manchester with a scavenger hunt! Follow clues to uncover the city’s iconic sites and hidden treasures.
About this Event

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Manchester! As you explore this spirited city, you’ll pass by sights like the historic John Rylands Library, solving clues that reveal Manchester’s unique stories and lesser-known wonders. Perfect for friends, families, or solo adventurers, this interactive hunt offers a fresh way to connect with Manchester’s cultural legacy and modern flair. With a mobile app as your guide, you’ll follow clues, complete challenges, and make your exploration of Manchester a memorable journey!



Manchester scavenger hunt

  • Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
  • Navigation and automatic help system with 3 levels of hints.
  • Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
  • Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
  • Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
  • Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: National Football Museum

Ending location: Science and Industry Museum

You will visit:

  • National Football Museum
  • Manchester Cathedral
  • Royal Exchange Theatre
  • Piccadilly Gardens
  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • St. Peter’s Square
  • Town Hall
  • Albert Square
  • John Rylands Research Institute
  • Science and Industry Gallery and more !

What's Included

  • Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
  • Location based puzzles
  • Login credentials
  • Map Navigation

What's Not Included

  • Smartphone & Data
  • Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

Find more scavenger hunts near you! Visit https://worldcitytrail.com

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Where is it happening?

National Football Museum, Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG, UK, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

USD 8.78 to USD 15.70

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